Atlas Air ATL ZRH 5Y8840
Atlas Air · Live forecast
ATL → ZRH
5Y8840 · Jun 17, 2026 · 16:35 ED
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81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
7h 54m
Duration
4,067 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ATL → ZRH
15 pilot reports along this route
15 / 15
Reporting smooth
0 / 15
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AUA2R 5032N04550W 0138 F380 5100N04000W 0204 5200N03000W MS53 314/52 KT OELPL DDL XXH 170138 L68A
1m ago
Smooth
ARP SVA062 4831N05444W 0137 F374 4900N05000W 0159 5000N04000W MS57 341/48 KT HZARC QXS YYT 170137 L31A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA898 4947N04246W 0137 F350 4958N04000W 0149 5058N03000W MS51 297/65 KT CFNNW DDL XXN 170137 F46A
2m ago
Smooth
ARP TSC174 4823N05423W 0136 F330 4800N05201W 0149 4800N05000W MS47 225/28 KT CGOJQ QXT IGW 170136 J66A
3m ago
Smooth
ARP ACA822 4927N05432W 0136 F330 4946N05205W 0147 5000N05000W MS47 212/39 KT CGEFA DDL YDF 170136 J61A
3m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
14,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 14,500 data points along your route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Atlanta to Zürich Airport, Zurich.

Your Journey Beta

21 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean, and over the Alps – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 55 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 48 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 7h 54min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-1:00
Moderate
1:00-1:30
Light
1:30-2:00
Light
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Moderate
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-4:59
Light
4:59-5:28
Light
5:28-5:57
Light
5:57-6:26
Light
6:26-6:55
Moderate
6:55-7:24
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International — Departure
Visibility
8 mi
Wind
5 kt (250°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
ZRH Zürich Airport — Arrival
Wind
2 kt (170°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
17°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

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